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Old Oct 13, 2015 | 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by IdahoHacker
Why not? I hate the look.

To each his own, obviously.
I'm with ya brother.
Some like it, others don't. Myself included. Variety is the spice of life.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2015 | 09:46 AM
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Not crazy about the look on a softail, I think it looks best on Sportys & I prefer an accurate (as accurate as reasonably possible) fuel gauge reading.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2015 | 10:42 AM
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I value others opnions, as for what the thread title suggest. Yes!
How else can we share with one another our individual preference and ezperience. That is what this site is for. Lets just be kind and only post wisely
 
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Old Oct 13, 2015 | 12:27 PM
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Why the hell wouldn't you? Looks awesome (within reason)...you're not losing capacity of the tank...your low fuel light comes on sooner. Big deal.

Love mine...thanks DK!

 

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Old Oct 13, 2015 | 12:47 PM
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Perfect example. And then theres the opposite, which just works as is.
No right or wrong. Just individual preference

 
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Old Oct 13, 2015 | 01:25 PM
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My speedometer is on my handlebars, so it'd hit the tank if I raised it and even if it wouldn't, it messes up the gas gauge in the tank or so a friend told me.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2015 | 01:27 PM
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I can't imagine a Virago without one!




Lifted tanks look good on the right bike. Burrito-Bro's bike looks great with a tank lift. I think they do best with apes and solo seats.


Normal bars, 2-up seats and backrests don't go well with them.
 

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Old Oct 13, 2015 | 01:36 PM
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I think I'd lower thar one LOL
 
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Originally Posted by hattitude
Nobody is worrying about what others do.....
Lol, what???? That's all this forum is about. Either worrying about what someone else is doing, or getting someone else to worry about what your doing. He'll, that's what the whole freakin' internet is about. ������
 

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Old Oct 13, 2015 | 03:05 PM
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Here's how mine sits with a 1.5" front (DKcustomes advised against a 2") and 2/4" in back
Wish I could go higher. But hey, thet's me





Just look at them jugs
 

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